Home buyers dreaming of a pool and a hot tub on a large lot might want to consider Port Coquitlam.
Currently, there are four homes up for sale in the city with pools, and a fifth just recently sold for $1.335 million in only four days.
Built in the 1960s, many of these older homes on large lots were constructed at a time of optimism, when families were large and pools were considered a must-have.
A number of homes with pools appear to be located in Port Coquitlam's Mary Hill neighbourhood, including the one that recently sold.
A hot tub and a pool were major selling features for the 2,479 sq-ft. single-family home, located at 1516 Eastern Dr. in the Mary Hill neighbourhood.
"Come and visit this Port Coquitlam Oasis now while it's cold and wet and enjoy the beautiful new hot tub and then when the sun shines and it's hot outside you'll be the envy of all your friends as you lounge in and around this fabulous private pool," the listing states.
It turns out someone did drop by and offered $6,000 more than the asking price and signed a deal on Nov. 2 for the 56-year-old home, which includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms and sits on a nearly 8,000 sq-ft. lot.
The most recent BC Assessment valuation for the Eastern Drive home, as of July 1, 2021, meanwhile, is $1,173,800, which means the buyer paid $151,200 more than the current assessed value.
And that's not all, there are another four homes in Port Coquitlam for sale with pools.
Prices range from $1.3 to $2.6 million, and so aren't for anyone struggling between pay checks.
Still, some of the homes are lovely and include:
2067 MCKENZIE PL.
Located in the lower Mary Hill neighbourhood, this 48-year-old home has dropped in price since it was first listed for sale.
It's now listed for $1,289,000, down $110,000 after a price drop, and offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms in a 2,187 sq-ft. home on an 8,067 sq-ft. lot.
The above ground salt-water pool is heated by solar panels. It also has a large covered deck, according to the listing.
1792 WARWICK AVE.
This $1,449,900 property is described as having an 8,243 sq-ft. lot with a private backyard and an in-ground swimming pool.
It's also located in the lower Mary Hill neighbourhood.
The 55-year-old home (built in 1967) has five bedrooms, and two bathrooms, according to the listing, and offers 1.917 sq. ft. of living space.
836 MUSKET TERRACE
This home with a "resort" style pool is a newer — 30 years old — home but is also located in the Mary Hill neighbourhood of Port Coquitlam.
The seller is asking for $2,599,999 for this 5,621 sq-ft. home with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The lot size, meanwhile, is 8,031 sq. ft.
It is described as a "resort style like luxury home with outdoor pool, back lane access covered RV parking and extra garage. Situated in a cul-de-sac with Mountain Baker view in the best neighbourhood," according to the listing.
3959 WOOD WAY
Located in the Oxford Heights neighbourhood on the other side of town from Mary Hill, this home with an in-ground pool is being sold as a development opportunity, for $1,795,000.
It's marketed as a potential redevelopment opportunity as the property next door is also for sale, according to the listing.
Built in 1967, the home sits on a 7,650 sq-ft. lot.
